Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, New York was founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1848. In 1860 the Sisters, who had by that time joined the French order of the Daughters of Charity, founded the Buffalo Lunatic Asylum. (The name was later changed to Providence Retreat in 1905.) In 1894, affiliation with various schools of nursing began to provide education in psychiatric nursing. Providence Retreat closed in 1943. Records for the hospital, schools of nursing and Providence Retreat can be found at the Hospital. Other Providence Retreat records are housed at the Daughters of Charity Archives in Albany, NY.
The Foundation archives holds a set of 21 yearbooks from the School of Nursing.
Finding Aid for the Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing Yearbook Collection  (MC43)
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| VOLUME: | 1.0 cubic foot |
| ACQUISITION: | The items in this collection were donated by Sister Geraldine Coleman. |
| ACCESS: | This collection is open to the public by appointment. |
| COPYRIGHT: | Please consult the repository for information about duplication or publishing of any materials from this collection. |
| PREFERRED CITATION: |
Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing Yearbook Collection (MC43), Bellevue Alumnae Center for Nursing History, Foundation of New York State Nurses, Guilderland, NY |
Table of Contents
- Organizational Sketch
- Scope and Contents Note
- Series Description
- Box and Folder List
Organizational Sketch
Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, New York was founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1848. In 1860 the Sisters, who had by that time joined the French order of the Daughters of Charity, founded the Buffalo Lunatic Asylum. (The name was later changed to Providence Retreat in 1905.) In 1894, affiliation with various schools of nursing began to provide education in psychiatric nursing. Providence Retreat closed in 1943. Records for the hospital, schools of nursing and Providence Retreat can be found at the Hospital. Other Providence Retreat records are housed at the Daughters of Charity Archives in Albany, NY.
Scope and Contents Notes
The Foundation archives holds a set of 23 yearbooks from the School of Nursing.Although non-inclusive, the years span 1960-1998.
Series Descriptions
Series 1: Yearbooks
1.0 cubic footThis collection of yearbooks honors the leadership and faculty of the school. The academic and social life of students are portrayed through written words and photographs.
Box and Folder List
Series 1: Yearbooks
Folder:
- Memorare, 1960
- Memorare, 1965
- Memorare, 1966
- Memorare, 1967
- Memorare, 1968
- Memorare, 1970
- Memorare, 1971
- Memorare, 1972
- Memorare, 1973
- Memorare, 1974
- Memorare, 1975
- Memorare, 1976
- Memorare, 1979
- Memorare, 1981
- Memorare, 1982
- Memorare, 1983
- Memorare, 1984
- Memorare, 1985
- Memorare, 1986
- Memorare, 1993
- Memorare, 1994
- Memorare, 1997
- Memorare, 1998
| Revisions: | |
| Gertrude B. Hutchinson | December 17, 2010 |
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Index code: MC43
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